International Trade/WTO
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 3
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+1 416 366 8381About
Provided by Fasken
Governments and multinational corporations face pressures from industrialization, globalization and outsourcing. Fasken’s International Trade & Investment Law group helps clients manage risks and remove barriers to trade and investments as they go to market.
We represent clients in international trade-remedy matters ranging from anti-dumping, countervailing duties and safeguards to trade remedy investigations. Recognized for our experience in international trade policy, regulatory issues and litigation, we have assisted governments in formulating compliant trade and economic policies. We also represent companies in trade remedy cases and manage the details of customs audits.
Clients look to us for advice on how to maximize the benefits arising from multilateral and bilateral trade agreements (including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and the World Trade Organization agreements). We also help our enforce our clients’ rights in, for example, government procurement disputes and investor-state arbitration. Our lawyers are qualified in international dispute resolution processes such as the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), American Arbitration Association (AAA), British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC), and Canadian Commercial Arbitration Centre (CCAC).
Chambers Review
Fasken possesses a diverse international trade practice, with experience handling customs, supply chain, sanctions and export control issues. The Canadian trade and customs law team is notably active on contentious matters before the CITT and CBSA, as well as anti-bribery and corruption compliance. The firm maintains deep government relations expertise, with experience at a broad range of levels including foreign relations and global trade policy.
Work Highlights
- Fasken represented Thales DIS Canada in a judicial review before the Ontario Divisional Court, in respect of a procurement decision.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fasken are extremely attentive, efficient and aware of current developments."
"Fasken met all expectations and deadlines, and offered thorough analysis and excellent client service."
"Fasken are extremely attentive, efficient and aware of current developments."
"Fasken met all expectations and deadlines, and offered thorough analysis and excellent client service."
Notable Practitioners
Clifford Sosnow leverages an immense depth of experience, both in government and as a private practitioner, to assist clients with a range of trade queries and issues. He is based between the firm's Toronto and Ottawa offices.
"Clifford is excellent to work with. He is very thorough and responsive."
"Clifford is very knowledgeable."